Denison University Admission
Acceptance Rate
21.96%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
25.45%
Freshmen Enrollment
683
SAT Scores
1,370
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 12,220 students have applied and 2,684 students have allowed to admit to Denison University (Acceptance rate: 21.96%). DU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 25.45 % where 683 students have finally enrolled out of 2,684 admitted students.
DU acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Oberlin College and Muhlenberg College, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 53.46%).
DU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 21.91%).
How to Apply to Denison University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply DU.
| Admission | https://www.denison.edu/admission/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.denison.edu/campus/admission/apply-to-denison |
| Financial Aid | https://www.denison.edu/admission/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.denison.edu/forms/net-price-calculator |
| Athletic | https://www.denison.edu/consumer-information |
| Disability Service | https://www.denison.edu/academics/support/disability-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at DU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Denison University is 1,370 and the average ACT score is 31. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Denison University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,332). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Denison University | 1,370 | 31 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,332 | 30 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio | 1,109 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Denison University, 188 students submitted SAT scores (28% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,370 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 630 | 680 | 710 |
| Mathematics | 640 | 690 | 750 |
| Total | 1,270 | 1,370 | 1,460 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Denison University, 175 students submitted ACT scores (26% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 31 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 29 | 31 | 32 |
| English | 29 | 32 | 34 |
| Mathematics | 26 | 28 | 31 |
DU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Denison University. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |